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AY03 YAX

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,163 mi
Last recorded144,163 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 YAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 144,163 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 135,305 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2015 135,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

centre exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 10 Jun 2014 126,719 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 115,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 106,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 99,681 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2011 99,681 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2010 98,765 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2010 98,765 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2006 89,853 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vectra?

Based on 7,582,833 MOT tests across 740,847 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
7,435
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
740,847
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 540,198
Brake pipe excessively corroded 415,488
Registration plate lamp not working 211,691
coil spring broken 205,025
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 200,669
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AY03 YAX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 83,864 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vectra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 540,198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY03 YAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vectra typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY03 YAX registered?

AY03 YAX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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